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Last time, we revealed how biomass makes its own water during chemical dehydration. But that’s not the end of the story for that steam. It becomes a key player in in-reactor steam reforming reactions, shaping your final product mix and process efficiency. So, what is steam reforming and why is it so critical? Simply put,

Beyond just “drying,” what happens when biomass creates its own water during pyrolysis? Last week, we discussed the nuances of moisture content and its impact on heat transfer. This week, let’s peel back another layer and dive into chemical dehydration, a fascinating but often overlooked transformation that profoundly shapes your bio-oil, biochar, and syngas. Imagine

In biomass pyrolysis, the energy story begins with its moisture content. Last week, we discussed how “just dry it more” isn’t a magic bullet for biomass pyrolysis. Many of you shared valuable insights on optimising moisture content (MC), thanks for that. This week, let’s peel back a layer into one aspect of why MC is

“Just dry it more” isn’t the magic solution everyone thinks it is for biomass pyrolysis. I was reading through some recent research on biomass thermal process optimisation, and it reminded me of a conversation I had last week. They were frustrated because their biochar yields were inconsistent, and their first instinct was to “just dry

When it comes to pyrolysis, feedstock isn’t just an input; it’s a critical process parameter. I’ve just finished watching Christian Wurzer‘s Green Carbon webinar with Brodie Biomass, what a great presentation! Alex Brodie was incredibly honest and forthcoming with information about their process, outputs, and the challenges they faced. I highly recommend checking it out,